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The Day the Earth Stood Still

Name: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Director: Robert Wise
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1951-09-18
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Billy Gray, Sam Jaffe, Hugh Marlowe

1951 · 1h 32m · Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama

IMDb 7.7 Metacritic 83 RT 92%

Watch it tonight. This 1951 classic is a thoughtful sci-fi masterpiece that holds up remarkably well, blending Cold War anxiety with genuine philosophical weight—the kind of smart, purposeful filmmaking that modern blockbusters rarely attempt. With near-universal critical praise across the board, it's essential viewing for anyone who loves science fiction done right.

Plot

An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.

Director: Robert Wise

Cast: Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Billy Gray, Sam Jaffe, Hugh Marlowe

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